Employment

Youth Leaders Program

RHI's Youth Leader program is our newest program for 14 - 17 year olds. Currently 25 young people from the neighborhood are receiving a foundational training in basic employment and leadership skills. This four-month program exposes pareticipants to RHI's four pillars of programming through group building and teamwork activities, interactive workshops, and community-focused projects. Upon completion, these young people will be eligible to apply for RHI's four-year Peer Health Educator and Leadership Program.
• Monday - Thursday 5pm - 7pm.

Summer Job Placement

RHI places Red Hook youth in over 50 jobs each summer. We have connections to SYEP, local placements at community organizations and businesses, and NYCHA summer jobs. Young people are also hired into our own Peer Health Educator and Leadership Program.
• June - August.

Women's Career Day 2008

Basic Employment Support Services

Young people are supported in the following:

1. resume and cover letter preparation,
2. identifying summer and college internships,
3. learning and perfecting interview skills,
4. navigating the on-line job application process, and
5. learning how to network.

Career Days

RHI hosts two career days each year. Young people are able to learn about careers through a panel discussion and then talk one on one with professionals about the ups and downs of their jobs. This interactive forum is motivating and inspiring.
• March: Women's Career Day.
• June: Men's Career Day